The agency in-house marketers turn to when “doing more marketing” isn’t the answer.

We help in-house marketers in growing SMEs decide what tactics to invest in, then get that budget signed off. So your marketing works towards real business goals - not just ticking boxes.

Big Bear - your thinking marketing partner
Strategic thinking, backed up with expert delivery.

Trusted by:

A decade of connecting people with brands.

Celebrating 10 Years of Big Bear

2016 - 2026 - Beyond

Branding
Website
Design

Genie Goals Rebrand and Website Refresh

Genie Goals needed a visual identity that felt more aligned with their current positioning, culture and ambitions.

Website
Design
Analysis

SECTR Sports Management

A bold new website for a modern talent management business representing the next generation of motorsport and Formula 1 talent.

Messaging
Marketing Workshops

Smith Architects

Helping Smith Architects sharpen their message and strengthen their brand with clearer positioning and focused marketing workshops.

branding
website
SEO
Google Ads
Analysis

Wiser Environment

A full brand transformation for Wiser Environment, helping bring their identity, website, and marketing into line with the scale and ambition of the business.

SEO
PPC
workshops
Messaging
Marketing support

Cambridge Design Partnership

Strategic marketing support to strengthen visibility, align internal teams, and support growth through SEO, paid social, and website improvement.

SEO
PPC
Marketing support

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Building a clearer digital hub to support businesses across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with accessible information and joined-up marketing support.

This is where we come in.

You probably don’t need another agency throwing ideas at you.

You need someone who can help you step back, look at the bigger picture, and work out what’s actually going to make a difference.

That means sense-checking your thinking, challenging where needed, and helping you focus on what’s worth doing - and what’s not.

First, we work out what’s actually going to make the biggest impact.

Then we help you make it happen.

Across strategy, branding, websites and digital marketing - we take what’s been agreed and deliver it in a way that actually works in practice.

Emma Sheppard - Founder of Big Bear

We’re not just another service delivery agency.

If something doesn’t feel right, we’ll say it.
If there’s a better way to approach it, we’ll show you.

Because our job isn’t to sell you more marketing - it’s to make sure what you do actually works.

Clearer decisions
Better buy-in
Marketing that works

Strategy

Clarity on what to do, where to invest, and how marketing should support the wider business.

Branding

Positioning, messaging and visual identity that reflects where the business is now.

Websites

Websites that align with your strategy and turn interest into meaningful enquiries.

Digital Marketing

Ongoing marketing activity focused on performance, not vanity metrics.

What it feels like working with Big Bear

Clearer decisions. Better buy-in.
Marketing that pulls in the same direction.


• You know what to do - and what not to do
• The board understands and backs the direction
• Your marketing is aligned with wider business goals
• You can stop second-guessing every decision

Big Bear Since 2016
10 years of helping businesses make better marketing decisions.

We’re a family-run business, built over the last 10 years - which means we care about the work, the relationships, and getting it right.

What our clients say ...

"Big Bear  have been great to work with. They are always on hand, and the work they do produces results. Definitely recommend! The Best agency in Cambridge by far!"

Rhiannon
The Regent Hotel Cambridge

"With innovative vision to create dynamic and results driven content Big Bear has it all.

A full turn-key service from design creation to website support.

100% happy with Big Bear!"

Emma Cohen
TRIME UK - Cambridgeshire

"Working with the Big Bear is always a pleasure, they have now delivered large, medium and small projects for us, all delivered with the same gusto and enthusiasm, I definitely see these guys as our "go-to" team.

Chris George
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

"They go above and beyond to help support our business goals, and their friendly, collaborative approach makes the entire process enjoyable and stress-free.

I would highly recommend Big Bear Creative to anyone looking for a talented and reliable marketing agency."

Marketing Manager
Oakley Hall Hotel

"We (Forest Care) have used Big Bear Creative's digital advertising services and SEO for just over 1 year now.

Really happy with the service received - all of their advice and ideas, really approachable and friendly agency!"

Emma Zovich
Forest Care

"Great support with an organisational rebranding. Helped with overall branding (including guidelines etc) and also product design (posters, headed paper etc etc). Brilliantly engaging professionals that I 100% recommend!!"

Stephen Cheetham
NHS West Cambs Federation